%0 Journal Article %T The sore throat: Antibiotics are overprescribed for sore throats in general practice. %A J Claassen %J Continuing Medical Education %D 2012 %I %X The sore throat is one of the most common conditions encountered in a general practice and overtreatment is a common occurrence. Not only are antibiotics overprescribed, but the antibiotics chosen are often more expensive and of a broader spectrum than needed. Although not much has changed over the years a few very basic management principles remain important. %U http://www.ajol.info/index.php/cme/article/view/81435